GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER - WANF

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. 

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. 

About WANF:

WANF (previously WGCL/CBS46) has served Atlanta communities for more than 50 years with local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. WANF (CBS) & WPCH (CW) are owned by Gray Television, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Would you like to work in the #6 market in a city with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture? WANF and WPCH provide the community with award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Come to Atlanta for the opportunity. The energy. The chance to dream where there's space to contribute. Where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population, a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities, and famously walkable neighborhoods.

Job Summary/Description:

Atlanta News First (WANF) is looking for an aggressive, experienced general assignment reporter who is hungry for the lead story every night! The ideal candidate for this position is a rock star in breaking news and enterprise reporting. If you love reporting live, getting the exclusive, and owning the story, apply now!

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

- Generate enterprise story ideas/ angles daily
- Create compelling content for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms daily
- Seek out diverse perspectives and include those voices in stories
- Be a leader in the newsroom by actively engaging in the editorial process
- Develop a strong network of sources in the community
- Report live in multiple newscasts daily

Qualifications/Requirements:

- A degree in journalism or a related field preferred
- Minimum 7 years of experience as an on-air reporter or MMJ, 10 years preferred
- Medium/ large market experience preferred
- Outstanding writing skills
- Energetic, compelling live presence
- Strong time-management skills
- Please provide a link to recent examples of work including:
      o Live reporting in the field
      o Breaking news in the field
      o Day-turn package(s)
      o Web article(s)

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WANF-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.